New Hampshire HB1299: permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certa

Sponsors

• Jim Kofalt (R, 32) · primary sponsor
• Joe Alexander (R, 29)
• Sayra DeVito (R, 8)
• Kristin Noble (R, 2)
• Jeanine Notter (R, 12)
• Vanessa Sheehan (R, 43)
• Shane Sirois (R, 32)
• Kevin Avard (R, 12)
• Daniel Innis (R, 7)
• Victoria Sullivan (R, 18)
• Ruth Ward (R, 8)

Latest actions

1. May 7, 2026: Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
2. May 7, 2026: Sen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
3. April 30, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 17
4. April 15, 2026: Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 15
5. March 17, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
6. March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0854h: MA RC 176-155 03/11/2026 HJ 7
7. March 11, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0854h: AA RC 176-156 03/11/2026 HJ 7
8. March 11, 2026: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Foss): MF RC 156-171 03/11/2026 HJ 7
9. February 25, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
10. February 25, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0854h 02/20/2026 (Vote 10-7; RC) HC 10 P. 56

Common questions

What is HB1299?

HB1299 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certa.

What does HB1299 do?

permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certain biological sex distinctions do not qualify as discrimination.

What is the status of HB1299?

Passed one chamber as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026; SJ 11 (May 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1299?

Jim Kofalt (R, 32), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1299?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2833&sy=2026